Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hunger-pangs

noun

/ˈhʌŋɡər pæŋz/

Definition

A sensation of discomfort or pain caused by the need for food.

Examples

After a long day without lunch, I was experiencing severe hunger-pangs by the time I got home.
Her hunger-pangs made it impossible to concentrate on anything other than food.
He tried to ignore the hunger-pangs, but they grew stronger as the hours passed.

Meaning

Hunger-pangs refer to the physical feelings of hunger, often experienced as cramps or a gnawing sensation in the stomach, signaling that it is time to eat.